Word: 押 (yā) 押 dictionary entry yā to mortgage; to pawn; to detain in custody; to escort and protect; to sign Full dictionary entry for 押 Example sentences using 押 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他把房子押给了银行。 Tā bǎ fángzi yā gěi le yínháng. He mortgaged his house to the bank. 这批货由专人一路押着。 Zhè pī huò yóu zhuānrén yílù yā zhe. This shipment is escorted all the way by a designated person.